Most groups had to wait until Monday to get the final word
By Barbara CurtinStatesman Journal
Salem-Keizer schools will be hard to miss at the state music competitions in mid-May.
District string ensembles and symphony orchestras will account for nine of the 21 groups chosen to play at the Orchestra State Championships on May 15 at Oregon State University.
As with choirs and bands, most groups that qualified for state during district competitions had to wait until Monday for final word from the Oregon School Activities Association. Independent judges had to further narrow the finalists in some categories by listening to tapes.
These Salem-Keizer string orchestras will compete at Oregon State University on May 15: McKay, 8 a.m.; McNary, 8:50 a.m.; West Salem, 10:20 a.m.; Sprague, 1:45 p.m.; South Salem, 2:35 p.m.
These full symphony orchestras will compete that afternoon and evening: North Salem, 3:50 p.m.; Sprague, 4:25 p.m.; South Salem, 6:20 p.m.; and West Salem, 7:30 p.m.
These bands will compete in the Class 6A State Band Championships at OSU on May 16: McKay, 9 a.m.; McNary, 10:45 a.m.; Sprague, 2 p.m.; West Salem, 4:15 p.m; and South Salem, 6:45 p.m.
These Salem-Keizer high schools will compete in the Class 6A Choir State Championships on May 9 at George Fox University in Newberg: West Salem, 2:40 p.m.; North Salem, 3:40 p.m.; South Salem, 5 p.m.; McNary, 5:40 p.m.; and Sprague, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Solo Night – Tonight! (Thurs. 4/23)
Solo night begins at 7:00 pm at the WSHS Auditorium. Students from the Band, Choir and Orchestra will be performing. Come support our students as they prepare for the State Solo Competition.
Thanks to Students and Volunteers!
Thank you to the students and volunteers who helped with the Central Valley League Band Festival and the Orchestra Invitational Festival last Friday and Saturday. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on and off stage to make these two events so successful!
Salem-Keizer Schools one of the “Best Communities for Music Education”
Salem-Keizer was named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation. Click here for the details. The award acknowledges schools and districts who continue to support music education in schools.
Raffle Items, Garden Supplies, Store-Bought Baked Goods, and Volunteers Needed for April 30 Fundraiser
This year during Band Camp, students will be fitted for marching attire and concert attire. In order to do this, the band boosters need to purchase more garment bags and hangers. The plume bag also needs to replaced. In order to fund these purchases, we will be holding a bake sale and a raffle at the Pre-State Concert on April 30th. Our goal is to raise $300. The Choir and Orchestra will be participating in this fundraising event as well.
Bake Sale and Raffle Items Needed
We need donations of store-bought bake sale items (cookies, brownies, etc. -- single serve items) and raffle items (such as gift cards, etc.). We already have a beautiful quilt donated by a Wind Ensemble parent! As regards the bake sale goods, District policy does not allow for home-baked goods to be sold for public events; therefore, donations need to be store bought.
Gardening Baskets
Each participating music group also will be putting together a basket of gardening items. The band students' basket will be along the lines of a gardening theme. Students are being asked to provide items for the basket; such as small gardening tools, gloves, seed packets, fertilizer spikes, or anything that goes with gardening.
Donations can be brought the night of the concert of dropped off in the band room prior to the concert. We are asking that the items be labeled "Band," “Orchestra,” or “Choir,” as the proceeds will be split between music sections according to donation volume.
We will also need a few parent and student volunteers to help staff the tables.
Please contact Connie Phillips at 503-391-6082 or conniephillips1956@yahoo.com. In order to prepare enough display space and volunteer staff ahead of time, a quick call or email from those donating would be appreciated! If this event is successful, we may repeat it on May 28. Stay tuned!
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
April 23: Solo Night
April 25: Prom
April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS
May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)
Solo night begins at 7:00 pm at the WSHS Auditorium. Students from the Band, Choir and Orchestra will be performing. Come support our students as they prepare for the State Solo Competition.
Thanks to Students and Volunteers!
Thank you to the students and volunteers who helped with the Central Valley League Band Festival and the Orchestra Invitational Festival last Friday and Saturday. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on and off stage to make these two events so successful!
Salem-Keizer Schools one of the “Best Communities for Music Education”
Salem-Keizer was named one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation. Click here for the details. The award acknowledges schools and districts who continue to support music education in schools.
Raffle Items, Garden Supplies, Store-Bought Baked Goods, and Volunteers Needed for April 30 Fundraiser
This year during Band Camp, students will be fitted for marching attire and concert attire. In order to do this, the band boosters need to purchase more garment bags and hangers. The plume bag also needs to replaced. In order to fund these purchases, we will be holding a bake sale and a raffle at the Pre-State Concert on April 30th. Our goal is to raise $300. The Choir and Orchestra will be participating in this fundraising event as well.
Bake Sale and Raffle Items Needed
We need donations of store-bought bake sale items (cookies, brownies, etc. -- single serve items) and raffle items (such as gift cards, etc.). We already have a beautiful quilt donated by a Wind Ensemble parent! As regards the bake sale goods, District policy does not allow for home-baked goods to be sold for public events; therefore, donations need to be store bought.
Gardening Baskets
Each participating music group also will be putting together a basket of gardening items. The band students' basket will be along the lines of a gardening theme. Students are being asked to provide items for the basket; such as small gardening tools, gloves, seed packets, fertilizer spikes, or anything that goes with gardening.
Donations can be brought the night of the concert of dropped off in the band room prior to the concert. We are asking that the items be labeled "Band," “Orchestra,” or “Choir,” as the proceeds will be split between music sections according to donation volume.
We will also need a few parent and student volunteers to help staff the tables.
Please contact Connie Phillips at 503-391-6082 or conniephillips1956@yahoo.com. In order to prepare enough display space and volunteer staff ahead of time, a quick call or email from those donating would be appreciated! If this event is successful, we may repeat it on May 28. Stay tuned!
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
April 23: Solo Night
April 25: Prom
April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS
May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
- 8:00 AM Brandon Braun, Orchestra Snare
- 8:10 AM Jordan Bayles, Trombone
- 9:10 AM Anna Stipe, Bassoon
- 9:40 AM Joshua Hettwer, Clarinet
- 9:50 AM Jackie Lubbers, Alto Voice
- 11:10 AM Matthew Hettwer, Trombone
- 11:20 AM Jesse Wertz, Oboe
- 1:10 PM Brendon Pavelek, Trumpet
- 2:40 PM Joe Hurley, Trumpet
- 2:50 PM Alauna Perry, Mallets
- 3:20 PM Ellie Folia, Mezzo Voice
- 4:10 PM Brendon Seeley, Multiple Percussion
May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Area honored for its music education
S-K is only Oregon district on industry group's list of 124
By Barbara Curtin
Statesman Journal
Salem-Keizer is one of 124 "best communities" for music education in the country, the NAMM Foundation said recently.
The music-industry group chose winners from more than 500 school districts that completed detailed questionnaires on such topics as funding, graduation requirements, music-class participation, instruction time, facilities and support for music programs. The survey was developed and administered by The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service, an affiliate of the University of Kansas.
Salem-Keizer was the only Oregon school district on the list.
"We're really pleased to have received that award but not surprised," said Brian Griffiths, the associate director of bands at West Salem High School. "This community really does support its music programs. That's one of the reasons it's a great place to teach."
A lot of the credit, he said, should go to Karl Raschkes, the district supervisor of music education, who looks nationwide to hire the best music teachers he can.
Marianne Stipe, a parent who has been active in Friends of Music for about five years, said Salem-Keizer already has a national reputation for excellence.
"Our daughter is going into music education at Eastern Illinois University," she said. "She was given a substantial scholarship based on her academics and music. When she auditioned there and gave them a playlist of things she had played in high school, they were blown away by the level at which our bands perform."
Gifted children aren't the only reason that the district should continue to invest in its music program, she said.
"Music reaches out to all kids: the high academic achievers and the not-so-high who keep coming to school because (band or choir) is the place where they belong."
The NAMM Foundation is the philanthropic arm of an international association representing businesses that make and distribute music products of all kinds, said Mary Luehrsen, the foundation's executive director. It works on projects to encourage music making by people of all ages.
S-K is only Oregon district on industry group's list of 124
By Barbara Curtin
Statesman Journal
Salem-Keizer is one of 124 "best communities" for music education in the country, the NAMM Foundation said recently.
The music-industry group chose winners from more than 500 school districts that completed detailed questionnaires on such topics as funding, graduation requirements, music-class participation, instruction time, facilities and support for music programs. The survey was developed and administered by The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service, an affiliate of the University of Kansas.
Salem-Keizer was the only Oregon school district on the list.
"We're really pleased to have received that award but not surprised," said Brian Griffiths, the associate director of bands at West Salem High School. "This community really does support its music programs. That's one of the reasons it's a great place to teach."
A lot of the credit, he said, should go to Karl Raschkes, the district supervisor of music education, who looks nationwide to hire the best music teachers he can.
Marianne Stipe, a parent who has been active in Friends of Music for about five years, said Salem-Keizer already has a national reputation for excellence.
"Our daughter is going into music education at Eastern Illinois University," she said. "She was given a substantial scholarship based on her academics and music. When she auditioned there and gave them a playlist of things she had played in high school, they were blown away by the level at which our bands perform."
Gifted children aren't the only reason that the district should continue to invest in its music program, she said.
"Music reaches out to all kids: the high academic achievers and the not-so-high who keep coming to school because (band or choir) is the place where they belong."
The NAMM Foundation is the philanthropic arm of an international association representing businesses that make and distribute music products of all kinds, said Mary Luehrsen, the foundation's executive director. It works on projects to encourage music making by people of all ages.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
West Area Band Festival Mon. 4/13, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder: This Monday is the West Area Band Festival. WSHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, and the Walker Symphonic Band will be performing.
Volunteers Needed Fri. 4/17 & Sat. 4/18 – Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Parents and responsible students: We need your help! Jobs can be divided into 2-4 hour shifts. If you are willing to help on Saturday please email Kami Hettwer mkhett@aol.com. Here’s what we need help with:
Performance Schedule:
Friday April 17: Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Wind Ensemble performs at 6:10 PM
Saturday April 18" Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Advanced Strings perform at 8:30 AM
Symphony Orchestra performs at 1:35 PM
Bake Sale Volunteers Needed for April 30 and May 28
We will be having a bake sale and raffle at the April 30th Pre-State Concert and our May 28th Spring Band Concert. If you are interested in helping with the organizing of this event please contact Connie Phillips at conniephillips1956@yahoo.com.
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Honored at Seattle Heritage Festival
Please see the attached note from Michelle Pavelek detailing this event!
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Honored at Seattle Heritage Festival
The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band took top honors at the Seattle Heritage Festival on April 4. Both groups won first place in their categories and received a “Gold” rating. The competition included choir and band groups from across the country. Leading music educators judged the groups and provided an on-stage clinic for our students.
The bands performed at the Auburn Performing Arts Center and then enjoyed a harbor cruise to Tillicum Island for a Native American Show and an awards ceremony. Other awards earned included:
Sweepstakes Award - awarded to the school with the 2 highest scoring band or choir groups in the festival
Outstanding Band Group Award
Adjudicators Award - awarded to the school with an average score of 92 or above out of 100.
Maestro Awards - awarded to outstanding individual musicians
Matt Garney - trombone
Matt Hettwer - trombone
Katie Baker - bass
The Wind Ensemble received a special invitation to perform in a Heritage Festival Gold. These festivals include bands from around the country who have also received a “gold” rating.
Congratulations Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students and directors!
On Sunday, the students enjoyed a fun day at the Experience Music Project Museum, the Pacific Science Center and Pike Street Market. The weather was fabulous - not a drop of rain! On Monday, the Wind Ensemble participated in a clinic with Dr. Tim Salzman, the Director of Bands at the University of Washington. He provided valuable musical instruction to help prepare the band for the upcoming district and state competitions.
I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the following people:
Our great band directors, Dr. Ike Nail and Mr. Griffiths
The chaperones - Vickie Tuttle, Marianne & Marty Stipe, Jackie Maltzan, Jim Pavelek
A special “Thanks” to Vickie Tuttle, who helped with trip planning
The check-in volunteers - Trudy McKinnell and Deanna Garney
Bridget Mitchell - for shopping for food and snacks
Parents of students who went on the trip and parents who drove up for the Festival
Shannon Riggs, newsletter editor
Our wonderful group of Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students. Our bus driver, Dawn, said that our students were the most polite high school students that she has ever taken on a trip!
This was definitely a fun and enriching experience for our band students!
Thanks,
Michelle Pavelek
Reminder: This Monday is the West Area Band Festival. WSHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble, and the Walker Symphonic Band will be performing.
Volunteers Needed Fri. 4/17 & Sat. 4/18 – Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Parents and responsible students: We need your help! Jobs can be divided into 2-4 hour shifts. If you are willing to help on Saturday please email Kami Hettwer mkhett@aol.com. Here’s what we need help with:
- Door monitors (these performances are recorded... there can be NO disruptions from the audience)
- Runners for the CD recording guy
- One assistant for each judge to help with running scores and fulfilling any
- Other needs like water, food, etc...
- Monitors for each room
- Monitors for the Commons where the bands/orchestras will be dumping their stuff
- 2 or 3 people (at least 2 adults) for the check-in/Welcome table.
Performance Schedule:
Friday April 17: Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Wind Ensemble performs at 6:10 PM
Saturday April 18" Central Valley League Band Festival at West
Advanced Strings perform at 8:30 AM
Symphony Orchestra performs at 1:35 PM
Bake Sale Volunteers Needed for April 30 and May 28
We will be having a bake sale and raffle at the April 30th Pre-State Concert and our May 28th Spring Band Concert. If you are interested in helping with the organizing of this event please contact Connie Phillips at conniephillips1956@yahoo.com.
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Honored at Seattle Heritage Festival
Please see the attached note from Michelle Pavelek detailing this event!
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars! (Note: New dates have been added since the last newsletter!)
April 13: West Area Band Festival, all bands, West Salem HS
April 17: League Band Festival, Wind Ensemble, West Salem HS
April 18: League Orchestra Festival, Symphony Orchestra, West Salem HS
April 23: Solo Night
April 25: Prom
April 28: Solo Night, West Salem HS
April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS
May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
8:00 AM Brandon Braun, Orchestra Snare
8:10 AM Jordan Bayles, Trombone
9:10 AM Anna Stipe, Bassoon
9:40 AM Joshua Hettwer, Clarinet
9:50 AM Jackie Lubbers, Alto Voice
11:10 AM Matthew Hettwer, Trombone
11:20 AM Jesse Wertz, Oboe
1:10 PM Brendon Pavelek, Trumpet
2:40 PM Joe Hurley, Trumpet
2:50 PM Alauna Perry, Mallets
3:20 PM Ellie Folia, Mezzo Voice
4:10 PM Brendon Seeley, Multiple Percussion
May 15: State Orchestra Competition, OSU
May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)
Friends of Music Volunteer **Still Needed**
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only SK high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars! (Note: New dates have been added since the last newsletter!)
April 13: West Area Band Festival, all bands, West Salem HS
April 17: League Band Festival, Wind Ensemble, West Salem HS
April 18: League Orchestra Festival, Symphony Orchestra, West Salem HS
April 23: Solo Night
April 25: Prom
April 28: Solo Night, West Salem HS
April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS
May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
8:00 AM Brandon Braun, Orchestra Snare
8:10 AM Jordan Bayles, Trombone
9:10 AM Anna Stipe, Bassoon
9:40 AM Joshua Hettwer, Clarinet
9:50 AM Jackie Lubbers, Alto Voice
11:10 AM Matthew Hettwer, Trombone
11:20 AM Jesse Wertz, Oboe
1:10 PM Brendon Pavelek, Trumpet
2:40 PM Joe Hurley, Trumpet
2:50 PM Alauna Perry, Mallets
3:20 PM Ellie Folia, Mezzo Voice
4:10 PM Brendon Seeley, Multiple Percussion
May 15: State Orchestra Competition, OSU
May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds (Students need to meet at the Pavillion at the Fairgrounds, a bus will bring them back to West Times to be announced)
Friends of Music Volunteer **Still Needed**
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only SK high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Honored at Seattle Heritage Festival
The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band took top honors at the Seattle Heritage Festival on April 4. Both groups won first place in their categories and received a “Gold” rating. The competition included choir and band groups from across the country. Leading music educators judged the groups and provided an on-stage clinic for our students.
The bands performed at the Auburn Performing Arts Center and then enjoyed a harbor cruise to Tillicum Island for a Native American Show and an awards ceremony. Other awards earned included:
Sweepstakes Award - awarded to the school with the 2 highest scoring band or choir groups in the festival
Outstanding Band Group Award
Adjudicators Award - awarded to the school with an average score of 92 or above out of 100.
Maestro Awards - awarded to outstanding individual musicians
Matt Garney - trombone
Matt Hettwer - trombone
Katie Baker - bass
The Wind Ensemble received a special invitation to perform in a Heritage Festival Gold. These festivals include bands from around the country who have also received a “gold” rating.
Congratulations Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students and directors!
On Sunday, the students enjoyed a fun day at the Experience Music Project Museum, the Pacific Science Center and Pike Street Market. The weather was fabulous - not a drop of rain! On Monday, the Wind Ensemble participated in a clinic with Dr. Tim Salzman, the Director of Bands at the University of Washington. He provided valuable musical instruction to help prepare the band for the upcoming district and state competitions.
I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the following people:
Our great band directors, Dr. Ike Nail and Mr. Griffiths
The chaperones - Vickie Tuttle, Marianne & Marty Stipe, Jackie Maltzan, Jim Pavelek
A special “Thanks” to Vickie Tuttle, who helped with trip planning
The check-in volunteers - Trudy McKinnell and Deanna Garney
Bridget Mitchell - for shopping for food and snacks
Parents of students who went on the trip and parents who drove up for the Festival
Shannon Riggs, newsletter editor
Our wonderful group of Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band students. Our bus driver, Dawn, said that our students were the most polite high school students that she has ever taken on a trip!
This was definitely a fun and enriching experience for our band students!
Thanks,
Michelle Pavelek
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Band Bulletin
Seattle Trip – This Weekend!
Attention Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Parents: The Seattle Trip is this weekend! Please read the updated Seattle Trip Itinerary and a Packing List attached to this e-mail. A map to the Auburn Performing Arts Center is also included. We are going to have a great trip!
IMPORTANT - ALL STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES MUST BRING A SACK DINNER TO EAT ON THE WAY TO SEATTLE ON FRIDAY. Contact Michelle Pavelek 503-581-0124 or Vickie Tuttle 503-588-0968 if you have any questions.
Build Your Student’s Personal Account with SCRIP!
SCRIP orders are a great way to build your student’s personal account. Place orders for SCRIP gift cards for the locations where you normally spend cash, such as the Regal movie theater, McMenamin’s, Safeway, and Walgreen’s. You get to spend every dollar you pay for, and a percentage of your purchase goes into the band general fund and into your student’s personal account. An order form is attached.
Booster Meetings – Mark the Calendar!
WSHS Booster meetings are held on the first Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 pm in the Band Room. See you April 7th at 6:30!
Marching Band DVDs Available
There are still some Marching Band Season ’08 DVDs available for $10. Contact Jim at mckinnellj@comcast.net.
Date Change – Solo Night
Solo Night has been moved back to April 23rd. Sorry to everyone for the confusion or problems this may cause!
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only Salem-Keizer high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.
Attachments
Attention Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Parents: The Seattle Trip is this weekend! Please read the updated Seattle Trip Itinerary and a Packing List attached to this e-mail. A map to the Auburn Performing Arts Center is also included. We are going to have a great trip!
IMPORTANT - ALL STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES MUST BRING A SACK DINNER TO EAT ON THE WAY TO SEATTLE ON FRIDAY. Contact Michelle Pavelek 503-581-0124 or Vickie Tuttle 503-588-0968 if you have any questions.
Build Your Student’s Personal Account with SCRIP!
SCRIP orders are a great way to build your student’s personal account. Place orders for SCRIP gift cards for the locations where you normally spend cash, such as the Regal movie theater, McMenamin’s, Safeway, and Walgreen’s. You get to spend every dollar you pay for, and a percentage of your purchase goes into the band general fund and into your student’s personal account. An order form is attached.
Booster Meetings – Mark the Calendar!
WSHS Booster meetings are held on the first Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 pm in the Band Room. See you April 7th at 6:30!
Marching Band DVDs Available
There are still some Marching Band Season ’08 DVDs available for $10. Contact Jim at mckinnellj@comcast.net.
Date Change – Solo Night
Solo Night has been moved back to April 23rd. Sorry to everyone for the confusion or problems this may cause!
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
- April 2: WOU Band/Orchestra Festival, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra
- April 3-6: Wind Ensemble Spring Trip, Seattle, WA
- April 13: West Area Band Festival, all bands, West Salem HS
- April 17: League Band Festival, Wind Ensemble, West Salem HS
- April 18: League Orchestra Festival, Symphony Orchestra, West Salem HS
- April 25: Prom
- April 23: Solo Night, West Salem HS (**UPDATED)
- April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS
- May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
- May 15: State Orchestra Competition, OSU
- May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
- May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
- May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
- May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
- June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only Salem-Keizer high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.
Attachments
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
West Salem band director honored
From the Statesman-Journal
High school teacher Ike Nail earns educator award from symphony group
March 18, 2009
By Justin Much • Statesman Journal • March 18, 2009
West Salem High School band director Ike Nail was named Music Educator of the Year by the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem.
The association announced its selection Tuesday.
Nail was chosen after an OSAS adjudication committee visited his classroom and was immediately impressed by his approach to teaching his wind ensemble students, association members said in an announcement.
"As students quietly came into class, it was apparent they were eager to be there," the announcement said. "Dr. Nail's enthusiasm and sense of humor were embraced by his students. He worked with students not only on getting the notes, but the musical expression and feeling that is such an important component of the performance."
West Salem's music programs will receive a $1,000 check as part of the recognition.
Nominees for the award included Carol Stenson, South Salem choir; Sara Linsell, Leslie Middle School band; Steve Phillips, Auburn Elementary School general music and choir; and Andy Thomas, Whiteaker Middle School choir.
Nail began teaching in the Salem-Keizer School District at Sprague High School, where he was the co-recipient of two Grammy Awards. He began at West Salem in the school's inaugural year.
Nail will be presented with the award May 19. To learn more about the concert, call (503) 364-0149.
High school teacher Ike Nail earns educator award from symphony group
March 18, 2009
By Justin Much • Statesman Journal • March 18, 2009
West Salem High School band director Ike Nail was named Music Educator of the Year by the Oregon Symphony Association in Salem.
The association announced its selection Tuesday.
Nail was chosen after an OSAS adjudication committee visited his classroom and was immediately impressed by his approach to teaching his wind ensemble students, association members said in an announcement.
"As students quietly came into class, it was apparent they were eager to be there," the announcement said. "Dr. Nail's enthusiasm and sense of humor were embraced by his students. He worked with students not only on getting the notes, but the musical expression and feeling that is such an important component of the performance."
West Salem's music programs will receive a $1,000 check as part of the recognition.
Nominees for the award included Carol Stenson, South Salem choir; Sara Linsell, Leslie Middle School band; Steve Phillips, Auburn Elementary School general music and choir; and Andy Thomas, Whiteaker Middle School choir.
Nail began teaching in the Salem-Keizer School District at Sprague High School, where he was the co-recipient of two Grammy Awards. He began at West Salem in the school's inaugural year.
Nail will be presented with the award May 19. To learn more about the concert, call (503) 364-0149.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Band Newsletter
Attention Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Parents
Thank you to all of the parents and students who attended the Seattle Trip Meeting. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please review the two important handouts attached to this e-mail. If you have any questions please call Michelle Pavelek at (h) 503-581-0124, cell 503-508-5518, j.pavelek@comcast.net, Marianne Stipe at (h) 503-763-1915 or Vickie Tuttle at 503-588-0968.
District IV Solo Competition March 7 – NEW LOCATION!
PLEASE NOTE: The District IV Solo Competition on March 7 has been MOVED to SOUTH SALEM HIGH SCHOOL. Please see the attached list of competitors, times and room assignments. You may also visit www.solocompetition.org for an updated list of times. Choose District IV High Schools. Leave "guest" in the log-in ID box and leave the password blank. Log-in, then hit "Continue". You should see a button that says "List Competitor by School". Find your school on the pull-down menu.
Marching Band DVDs Available
There are still some Marching Band Season ’08 DVDs available for $10. Contact Jim at mckinnellj@comcast.net.
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
Friends of Music Volunteer **Still Needed**
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only SK high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.
Concession Stand Volunteers Needed
On April 17 and 18, WSHS is hosting the League Band and Orchestra festivals. We are looking into the possibility of running a concession stand to raise money for the band/orchestra boosters. We may need volunteers to help with set-up, registration, room monitoring, or hosting a band. If you are willing to help with any of these activities please contact Kami Hettwer: 503.585.2529 or mkhett@aol.com.
Congrats to the All-City Honor Band
Big CONGRATULATIONS to the WSHS performers in the All-City Honor Band. What a great performance!
SCRIP Orders – Keep them Coming!
SCRIP orders were successful this week. Keep those orders coming in! An order form is attached. Remember: Some proceeds from SCRIP sales go directly to your student’s account.
Thank you to all of the parents and students who attended the Seattle Trip Meeting. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please review the two important handouts attached to this e-mail. If you have any questions please call Michelle Pavelek at (h) 503-581-0124, cell 503-508-5518, j.pavelek@comcast.net, Marianne Stipe at (h) 503-763-1915 or Vickie Tuttle at 503-588-0968.
District IV Solo Competition March 7 – NEW LOCATION!
PLEASE NOTE: The District IV Solo Competition on March 7 has been MOVED to SOUTH SALEM HIGH SCHOOL. Please see the attached list of competitors, times and room assignments. You may also visit www.solocompetition.org for an updated list of times. Choose District IV High Schools. Leave "guest" in the log-in ID box and leave the password blank. Log-in, then hit "Continue". You should see a button that says "List Competitor by School". Find your school on the pull-down menu.
Marching Band DVDs Available
There are still some Marching Band Season ’08 DVDs available for $10. Contact Jim at mckinnellj@comcast.net.
Important Dates
Here are some important dates. Please mark your calendars!
- March 7: Solo competition, South Salem HS
- Drumline at WGI Regional (Union HS, Vancouver)
- March 10: West Curriculum Fair, West Salem HS
- March 14: Winter Guard & Drumline at Championships (Skyview HS, Vancouver)
- March 16: District HS Intermediate Band Festival, Symphonic Band, Sprague HS
- April 2: WOU Band/Orchestra Festival, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra
- April 3-6: Wind Ensemble Spring Trip, Seattle, WA
- April 13: West Area Band Festival, all bands, West Salem HS
- April 17: League Band Festival, Wind Ensemble, West Salem HS
- April 18: League Orchestra Festival, Symphony Orchestra, West Salem HS
- April 25: Prom
- April 28: Solo Night, West Salem HS
- April 30: Pre-State Concert, West Salem HS
- May 2: State Solo Competition, U of O
- May 15: State Orchestra Competition, OSU
- May 16: State Band Competition, OSU
- May 23: Jazz Ensemble Recording Session (WSHS)
- May 28: Spring Band Concert (7:30 WSHS)
- May 29: Jazz Night, West Salem HS
- June 4: Graduation, Salem Fair Grounds
Friends of Music Volunteer **Still Needed**
WSHS Music Boosters are currently seeking a volunteer to be our liaison with the Friends of Music organization. WSHS is currently the only SK high school not represented at Friends of Music. The Friends of Music is an organization that advocates for music programs in the SK Schools. The group meets one evening every other month. If you are interested, please let Kami know (mkhett@aol.com) and contact Alan Bushong at bushong5@comcast.net, and let him know you are from WSHS. If you would like to know more about the group, please direct questions to Alan.
Concession Stand Volunteers Needed
On April 17 and 18, WSHS is hosting the League Band and Orchestra festivals. We are looking into the possibility of running a concession stand to raise money for the band/orchestra boosters. We may need volunteers to help with set-up, registration, room monitoring, or hosting a band. If you are willing to help with any of these activities please contact Kami Hettwer: 503.585.2529 or mkhett@aol.com.
Congrats to the All-City Honor Band
Big CONGRATULATIONS to the WSHS performers in the All-City Honor Band. What a great performance!
SCRIP Orders – Keep them Coming!
SCRIP orders were successful this week. Keep those orders coming in! An order form is attached. Remember: Some proceeds from SCRIP sales go directly to your student’s account.
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